NAC Operational Excellence - Lead Analyst

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a NAC Operational Excellence - Lead Analyst.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Job Summary

The North American Controllership (NAC) team ensures a robust control environment, delivers accurate and timely financial results, and lead the implementation of global accounting standardization strategies. These efforts are designed to streamline accounting processes and maintain strict compliance with U.S. GAAP and Eaton's financial policies. As part of Eaton's Global Finance organization, we are committed to becoming a best-in-class finance function. Continuous Improvement (CI) is a critical pillar of this strategy and a key driver of success.

The NAC Operational Excellence Lead Analyst is responsible for the hands‑on execution of continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on delivering assigned CI projects, supporting process standardization, and enabling efficiency improvements across the organization. In addition, this position will champion education on the benefits of CI across controllership.

Job Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Execution
• Execute assigned workstreams within CI initiatives under defined scope and direction.
• Perform detailed process mapping, data analysis, and root‑cause identification to support solution development.
• Apply standard CI and problem‑solving tools to implement improvements, not design enterprise frameworks.
• Validate improvements through data tracking and post‑implementation reviews.
• Maintain detailed action logs, issue tracking, and execution dashboards for assigned initiatives.
• Support project managers and OpEx leadership with status updates, risk identification, and mitigation tracking.
• Execute user testing support, data validation, and post‑go‑live stabilization activities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, job aids, and training materials to support adoption and sustainment.
• Support benefits tracking related to efficiency, quality, and capacity improvements.
• Assist in documenting and reinforcing controls impacted by process changes.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring updated process documentation and standard work are maintained.

Qualifications:

Education level required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Years and area of experience required

• 3+ yrs of experience with experience executing medium to large CI or process improvement initiatives.
• Clear understanding of CI- Problem solving tools
• Working knowledge of end to end BPI process as a CI/Lean team member
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills, provides solutions and delivery, timely results.
• Process oriented and collaborative approach
• Able to understand regional process differences and support evaluation of standard practices under guidance.
• Prior experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Lean / six sigma certification preferred

Technical knowledge

• Basic understanding of (Oracle/SAP - Preferred)
• Experience supporting ERP‑enabled process changes (testing, validation, stabilization).
• Exposure to data extraction and validation to support CI metrics.
• Digital mindset, understanding of IT Tools
• Office365 (PowerBI, PowerAutomate, Microsoft Forms) - Preferred
• Familiarity with Project Management Methodologies

Skills:

Soft skills

• Strong follow‑through and attention to execution detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously under defined priorities.
• Process oriented
• Project management Knowledge
• Able to apply EBS methodology and tools
• Change management focused and collaborative partner
• Conflict resolution
• Customer focus

Additional Information:

Organizational Chart

Supervisor Rohit Rajwade (NAC OPEX Leader)

Functional Manager (if applicable) N/A

Incumbent (if applicable) N/A

Peers (if applicable) N/A

Direct Reports (if applicable) N/A

Indirect/Functional Reports (if applicable) N/A

Dimensions

Scope of Responsibilities: Local, regional, etc.

• Global scope through execution support of globally aligned initiatives and standards

Record any measurable statistics which the position impacts

• Cost and efficiency benefits driven through execution of process standardization, automation support, and workload optimization initiatives, including capacity release and headcount avoidance.

How many employees does this position have responsibility for (span of control)? N/A

List any significant changes to the above dimensions if role is being re-evaluated. N/A

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 4.22.2026

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